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sos.georgia.gov - 12/2/2008

12/2/2008 - United States Senator, Chambliss

— sos.georgia.gov — The results displayed are UNOFFICIAL AND INCOMPLETE until certified by both county election superintendents and the Secretary of State, a process that will not be completed until the week of December 8. These unofficial returns, transmitted by ... (more) 12/2/2008 - United States Senator, Chambliss

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Saxby Chambliss

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nytimes.com - 12/3/2008

Short Lines at Polls in Georgia Senate Runoff

— nytimes.com — Polling stations across Georgia reported low to moderate voter turnout in the state’s runoff election for the Senate. > (more) Short Lines at Polls in Georgia Senate Runoff

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Saxby Chambliss

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politico.com - 12/3/2008

Saxby Chambliss wins Georgia runoff

— politico.com — Chambliss won a resounding victory over Martin, capturing a second term and ending Dem hopes of a 60-seat majority. See also: Franken's claim (more) Saxby Chambliss wins Georgia runoff

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Saxby Chambliss

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“Palin Power” Holds Georgia Senate Seat and Filibuster for GOP
Flopping Aces — Despite an all out effort by Obama and the Dems! Georgia Sen. Chambliss wins re-election in runoff By SHANNON McCAFFREY Associated Press Dec 2, 9:30 PM (ET) ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss handed the GOP a firewall against Democrats eager to flex their newfound political muscle in Washington, winning a bruising runoff battle Tuesday night that had captured the national limelight. Chambliss’ victory thwarted Democrats’ hopes of winning a 60 seat ...

No. They Can't.
RedState: Conservative News and Community — ... Okay, so it is somewhat mean to be so snarky and yes, Democrats have far more to brag about in this election cycle than do Republicans so perhaps I jumped offsides on the snark. But it remains worth noting that with Saxby Chambliss's big win in today's Georgia Senate runoff, Obamamania has met certain limits. While there was some concern that Chambliss was not breaking 50% in the polls and thus may have been vulnerable, the incumbent won by 20 points. I'm sure that is good for a few raised heads and cocked eyebrows in Punditland, where many of the residents seemed to think that ...

No. They Can't.
A Chequer-Board of Nights and Days — Okay, so it is somewhat mean to be so snarky and yes, Democrats have far more to brag about in this election cycle than do Republicans so perhaps I jumped offsides on the snark. But it remains worth noting that with Saxby Chambliss's big win in today's Georgia Senate runoff, Obamamania has met certain limits. While there was some concern that Chambliss was not breaking 50% in the polls and thus may have been vulnerable, the incumbent won by 20 points. I'm sure that is good for a few raised heads and cocked eyebrows in Punditland, where many of the residents seemed to think ...

A new age doesn't begin
Power Line — ... Democrats would also have taken special relish in Chambliss's defeat. Democrats still harbor their special brand of bitterness over Chambliss's defeat of Max Cleland in 2002. The AP speaks for the Democrats: ...

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The Agitator — ... Chambliss wins. GOP will have at least a filibuster-able minority. That’s a good thing. I just wish it had been someone else whose win cemented them at 41. ...